An electronic approach to evaluating healthcare Web resources

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences
• Information Science

Background:

• Information literacy is essential for healthcare decision-making.
• Evaluating electronic healthcare resources requires specific skills for students and professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of a Web-delivered module focused on evaluating healthcare websites.
• To assess the usefulness of the module for nursing and library services students.

Main Methods:

• Collaborative creation of a Web-based module using various electronic tools.
• Instructional delivery of content via a Web platform.
• Evaluation of the module's effectiveness.

Main Results:

• The Web-delivered module was found to be useful by students.
• The collaborative development model showed potential for broader application.
• Students gained skills in evaluating electronic healthcare information.

Conclusions:

• Web-delivered modules are effective tools for teaching information literacy in healthcare.
• Collaborative development between nursing and library faculty can enhance educational resources.
• The developed module can serve as a model for creating similar educational content.